SIMPLE PRESENT

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

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For most verbs, use the base form for I, you, we, they, and add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it. Example: 'I play', 'He plays'.

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the simple present tense?

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The structure is: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb. Example: 'She does not like apples'.

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How do you form questions in the simple present tense?

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To form questions, use do/does + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Do you play soccer?' or 'Does he play soccer?'.

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to go'?

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The third person singular form is 'goes'. Example: 'He goes to school every day'.

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What is the difference between 'do' and 'does' in simple present questions?

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'Do' is used with I, you, we, and they. 'Does' is used with he, she, and it. Example: 'Do you like coffee?' vs. 'Does she like coffee?'.

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Provide an example of a simple present tense sentence with a habitual action.

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Example: 'I read a book every night before bed'.

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What is the simple present tense used for?

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It is used for routines, facts, and general truths. Example: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius'.

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How do you express a negative action in the simple present tense?

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Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb. Example: 'They do not watch TV'.

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What is the affirmative form of 'He (not) play soccer'?

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The affirmative form is 'He plays soccer'.